Friday, November 23, 2012

Robertson County Food Banks Need YOUR Help

Food banks throughout Robertson County are facing supply shortages as the winter months and holidays approach.

Mary Jackson, with United Ministries, said the shelves get pretty low each year between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

“This is our most dire time of year,” Jackson said. “We’re in need of non-perishable foods, canned meats, vegetables, peanut butter and cereal.”

It is a blessing to be apart of so many civic groups that contribute to these ministries, and Jillian and I try each year to participate with our church, Springfield Baptist Church. I am not saying this to tout what we do, but I am saying this as someone who believes in these ministries, and what they do for our community.

If you have an oppurtunity, follow the links that I have embedded in the "sidebar" and find out a way that you can contribute and help!

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